Dandora Senior (formerly called Dandora Sec) is a C4 Public Mixed Senior School that is physically located in Nairobi County, Njiru Sub County  in the Nairobi Region of the  Republic of Kenya. This article provides all the details about Dandora Senior, including: the school’s cluster, level, UIC Code, Knec Code, Admissions and location.

This Day Senior School forms part of the Nairobi Education Network and has fully transitioned to a Senior School that offers Competency Based Education (CBE) Curriculum to Grade 10, 11 and 12 Learners.

Dandora Senior School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Dandora Sec
School’s New Name	Dandora Senior
Cluster	C4
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Nairobi
County	Nairobi
Sub County	Njiru
UIC Code	4FTV
KNEC Code	20409001
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Dandora Senior operates as a fully Senior School offering the Competency Based Education (CBE/CBC) Curriculum. Students transition to this school from Junior School after sitting for the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA); which is a national assessment for Grade 9 learners under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC/ CBE). It assesses students in nine learning areas to evaluate their readiness to transition into Senior School.

Students who join Dandora Senior at grade 10 specialize in any one of the following three main CBE pathways:

1. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics): Focuses on innovators and problem-solvers. It branches into Pure Sciences, Applied Sciences, and Technical Studies, leading to careers like medicine, engineering, and IT. 
2. Social Sciences: Designed for communicators and leaders. It includes tracks in Languages, Literature, Humanities, and Business Studies, preparing students for fields like law, journalism, and education. 
3. Arts & Sports Science: For creative minds and athletes. It features tracks in Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Music, and various sports disciplines, fostering careers in the creative and sports industries.

Dandora Senior’s Background and History.

Dandora Senior, historically known as Dandora Sec, has played a very key role in the Kenyan Education Sector and more particularly in Nairobi county; where it is domiciled.

The school has grown over the years and is now a fully recognized  C4 Public Senior School. In January 2026, Dandora Senior admitted the first grade 10 learners under the CBE Curriculum.

Location of Dandora Senior.

Dandora Senior’s exact physical location is in Nairobi County, Njiru in the Nairobi Region of the  Republic of Kenya.

What to know about Nairobi Region’s Senior Schools.

Nairobi is the home of some of the best and highly competitive Senior Schools in Kenya. Dandora Senior, just like other Senior schools in the region, favourably compete in co-curricular activities, academics and Infrastructural development. Before joining  Dandora Senior, confirm the pathways it offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dandora Senior.

1. What is the UIC Code for Dandora Senior?

The UIC Code for Dandora Senior is 4FTV.

2. Is Dandora Senior a Boarding or Day School?

Dandora Senior is a Day Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Dandora Senior?

Dandora Senior offers CBE Senior Schools Grades at Grade 10, 11 and 12.

4. What is the Knec Code for Dandora Senior?

The Official Knec Code for Dandora Senior is 20409001.

5. In Which County is Dandora Senior Found?

Dandora Senior is located in Nairobi County.

6. Does Dandora Senior admit Boys, Girls or Both?

Dandora Senior is a Mixed Senior School.

7. What was Dandora Senior’s Fomer Name under the 8-4-4 Education System?

Dandora Senior was formerly called Dandora Sec.

8. What is Dandora Senior’s New Cluster?

Dandora Senior is now classified as a C4 Senior School.

9. Is there SNE Support for Learners at Dandora Senior?

Dandora Senior offers support for Regular learners. The school’s Disability Type is None.

10. Where is Dandora Senior Located?

Dandora Senior is found in Njiru Subcounty of Nairobi County; in the Nairobi Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a Dandora Senior Private or Public School?

Dandora Senior is a Public School.

12. What CBE Pathways are offered at Senior School?

Senior schools offere 3 pathways; STEM, Social Sciences and Arts and Sports.